megahertz
noun
mega·hertz
ˈme-gə-ˌhərts 
-ˌherts
plural megahertz
: a unit of frequency equal to one million hertz
—abbreviation MHz
Examples of megahertz in a Sentence
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As a result, several types of ultrasound probes are needed to image various parts of the body, with frequencies that range from 1 to 10 megahertz.
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IEEE Spectrum, 17 Mar. 2024
The protocol also allows channel bandwidths as narrow as 1 megahertz, compared to the 20MHz channels that are standard in Wi-Fi.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Feb. 2024
Frissell expects that in the shadow of the moon, the technique will inhibit ham-radio chatter on frequencies between about 14 to 30 megahertz, while enhancing communications on lower frequencies.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 3 Jan. 2024
Wi-Fi 7 will also see channel size increase from 160 megahertz to a new maximum of 320 MHz.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2023
Even today’s advanced methods are slow to react to changes in chip temperature when compared to a thermal transistor, which can switch heat conductance on and off as quickly as 1 megahertz.
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—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2023
Four more spectrum bands Another spectrum band consists of 350 megahertz from 3.1–3.45 GHz, which the Department of Defense has already studied for possible sharing with the private sector.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 13 Nov. 2023
Previously a research team sought to create an equalizer that could extend the LED bandwidth from 3 megahertz to 143 MHz.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Nov. 2023
With that single-molecule layer, the researchers were able to reach the maximum change in conductivity at a frequency of more than 1 megahertz, several orders of magnitude faster than other heat-management systems.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Nov. 2023
IEEE Spectrum, 17 Mar. 2024
The protocol also allows channel bandwidths as narrow as 1 megahertz, compared to the 20MHz channels that are standard in Wi-Fi.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Feb. 2024
Frissell expects that in the shadow of the moon, the technique will inhibit ham-radio chatter on frequencies between about 14 to 30 megahertz, while enhancing communications on lower frequencies.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 3 Jan. 2024
Wi-Fi 7 will also see channel size increase from 160 megahertz to a new maximum of 320 MHz.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2023
Even today’s advanced methods are slow to react to changes in chip temperature when compared to a thermal transistor, which can switch heat conductance on and off as quickly as 1 megahertz.
4.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2023
Four more spectrum bands Another spectrum band consists of 350 megahertz from 3.1–3.45 GHz, which the Department of Defense has already studied for possible sharing with the private sector.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 13 Nov. 2023
Previously a research team sought to create an equalizer that could extend the LED bandwidth from 3 megahertz to 143 MHz.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Nov. 2023
With that single-molecule layer, the researchers were able to reach the maximum change in conductivity at a frequency of more than 1 megahertz, several orders of magnitude faster than other heat-management systems.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Nov. 2023
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megahertz
noun
mega·hertz
ˈmeg-ə-ˌhərts
-ˌhe(ə)rts
: a unit of frequency equal to one million hertz
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megahertz
noun
mega·hertz
ˈmeg-ə-ˌhərts
: one million hertz
—abbreviation MHz
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